Seven heaven for Athletic



Junior Football

Under 10

The Academy FC 1 Ormskirk West End 1

Both joint top teams finally met, and at the start of the game neither were giving much away on the muddy wet ground. Five minutes before the interval OWE were awarded a dubious corner, which they put home well. In the second half, The Academy took control with OWE keeper keeping them in the game, until a lovely passing move from Joe and Spencer allowed Callan to slot home easily from the right hand flank. OWE held on from attack after attack to keep it level at the top of the division. MoM Academy Spencer Myers, MoM OWE the goal keeper.

Under 12

Skem Rangers 1 Dynamo Rangers 3

This was an outstanding performance from Dynamo Rangers in bad conditions with Mark snatching the all important early first goal. Dynamo then settled into their rhythm with some great passing. Ryan L was confident in goal, and there was strong defence from Jacob, Dylan J, Scott & Warren. Brad and Connor (ref's MoM) dominated midfield with the help from Danny, Calvin, Lewis & Dylon O. Ryan H & Mark (manager's MoM) made a great team upfront with Mark getting his hat trick.

Skem Rangers kept battling, but only managed to pull one back from Joseph.

Girls football

Under 11

Skem Athletic 7 Euxton 0

Skem took the victory with a comfortable win over Euxton in a great game which produced five different scorers. Athletic got off to a great start, moving the ball about with ease and precision, putting Euxton under pressure right from the whistle. Early possession paid off when Grace Vella's great run and fierce shot on five minutes opened the scoring for Skem. Athletic were in fine form, making superb runs into the Euxton half until the enviable second goal came from Laura Butler, who gathered the ball, ran at the defence and blasted home to put 2-0 ahead. Skem's third followed soon after when Olivia Weedall got on the end of a through ball to coolly tap home pass the oncoming Euxton keeper. Laura Butler blasted home a fourth on 12 minutes with Megan Woodward rifling home Skem's fifth minutes later. Firmly in the driving seat, Skem hammered home their advantage, relentlessly attacking Euxton's goal. While in defence Sarah Price, Emma Valentine and Tamsyn Halford played superbly to keep Euxton at bay. The second period exploded into action when Grace Vella got her second and Skem's sixth within a minute of the restart, taking the ball from half way, expertly dribbling through midfield before lashing in a shot from distance. Excellent cover from Katie Woodward now in defence saw Skem take chance after chance until central defender Emma Valentine stepped up to blast in a looping shot from distance to complete the scoring for Skem Athletic.

Athletic came close again late on hitting both post and bar, but were unable to add to their tally, but ran out worthy winners in an entertaining match.

Woman of the match for Skem Athletic under 11s was Laura Butler.

 

Under 11

Dynamo Rangers 1 Fillies 2

Rangers started brightly putting the Fillies' defence under pressure, a through ball from Abby found Leah in space on the right, but unfortunately her low shot hit the side netting. The Fillies responded with a series of attacks resulting in two good saves from Lauren. An excellent pass from Gabby found Abby free on the right, her low cross found Eleanor who's quick shot found the back of the net to give Rangers a well deserved lead. The Fillies mounted a series of attacks, but strong defending by Poppy and Gabby kept them at bay. A long clearance by the Fillies' keeper found a team mate free on the right, and her crisp shot levelled the score. The second half saw strong defending by both teams keeping the forwards at bay. As the game looked destined for a draw, a long clearance by the Fillies' midfield looped over stand in keeper Eleanor to give the Fillies a fortunate win. WotM Lauren

 

Under 12

Skem Athletic 1 Town Green 3

Skem started well, turning early possession into a goal when Aimee Bethall made a great run down the left, came inside and rifled home a scorcher into the roof of the net. As the match progressed Town Green got back into the game, scoring twice to make the score 2-1 to Town Green. Skem Athletic girls never gave up, chasing every ball and were unlucky not to add to their tally in fast flowing affair. Although Skem's girls gave a great effort their opponents added a third ending the game 3-1 to Town Green. Woman of the match for Skem Athletic under 12s was Emma Abbot.

 

Under 14 Girls Cup match

Dynamo Rangers 2 Wakefield 1

Dynamo started the brighter in this local derby with Ashleigh Lowe coming close to scoring several times. The deadlock was broken when a cross from Lauren Barnes was smashed home by Rebecca Winrow. Another great ball from Lauren Barnes put Charlotte Blakey through and she finished coolly. Wakefield did pull a goal back when a cross looped over the Dynamo keeper. There weren't as many chances in the second half but Charlotte Blakey worked hard and Ashley Taylor's great strike hit the bar. Molly Blakey was a rock at the back and Rebecca in goal made a superb save. Lauren Barnes was Man of the Match for her drive, tackling and superb passing but the whole team were brilliant today.



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